Anyone running 225 45 17?

v896 · Post by **v896** » Wed Jan 11, 2012 6:39 pm

Anyone running 225 45 17 tyres I'm thinking about Goodyear eagle f1 but can't get 205 40 17 for the ones I want I got 17 inch rims and car is lowered 35mm does anyone know if 225 45 17 will fit?

dood9n3 · Post by **dood9n3** » Thu Jan 12, 2012 4:43 pm

They will rub

v896 · Post by **v896** » Thu Jan 12, 2012 6:28 pm

Thank you for the reply guess I can't get them then they are suppose to be a really good tyre aswell any recommendations?

blazeguarder · Post by **blazeguarder** » Thu Jan 12, 2012 6:44 pm

I've got Michelin PS3s on mine. Only done a couple of hundred miles on them but they seem pretty good. Continentals are meant to be pretty decent as well.

pog · Post by **pog** » Fri Jan 13, 2012 4:07 am

I've got 215/40/17.

I had the H&R 35mm springs and lets just say I would highly recommend against it.

v896 · Post by **v896** » Fri Jan 13, 2012 11:49 am

Why would you not recommend it?

pog · Post by **pog** » Sun Jan 15, 2012 1:34 am

Sorry, I'm running 215/45/17.

I personally haven't tried it, and I don't know anyone else who has, but the reason for not recommending the size you've listed is because from experience, when I do a full lock of the steering wheel with a 215, I get a slight rub but nothing to be worried about. I can only assume if the width is 225 it would definitely rub the inner guard.

If you're going to do a 35mm H&R drop, then on a 45 profile, you definitely will be rubbing the guard - this is from experience. I've got a 20mm drop and I'm fine on a 45 profile.

Hope this helps.

drennan · Post by **drennan** » Sun Jan 15, 2012 11:56 am

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Kelvniii · Post by **Kelvniii** » Mon Jan 16, 2012 3:44 pm

I was dropped front 20mm rear 15mm,with 215 40 R17, without any problem!

http://mobypug.blogspot.com/2010/06/bil ... eview.html

i'm thinking to run a 215 45 R17 tires... ans see if it will work... any advice?

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